Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2022

With today’s pervasive Internet and social networks, people can see how you act outside of work, as well as inside. Your career and leadership value can be greatly enhanced, or greatly hampered, by your participation, or lack of it, in industry forums, the local community, and global issues.

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SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. Can social networking be a money-maker for companies?

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Bringing in customers is important. Holding onto those same customers is even more crucial. Which is where customer engagement comes into play. It involves any and all communications that you leverage throughout the pre and post-purchase process. This is why you need to develop a customer engagement strategy.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Rather, the challenge is this – how can we transform fans and followers on social networks into actual money paying customers? While Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have found ways to monetise their platforms, many are still figuring out ways to connect the social web with the corporate wallet.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Isn’t it frustrating to think you finally understand something in business, like marketing with social media, only to realize that the landscape changed while you were looking at other priorities? In a classic book on social media by Jim Tobin, “ Earn It. Where are the young social media users going?

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Focus on finding a network of diehard fans, and cater your content to their needs. This network isn’t mutually exclusive with building an audience of customers. SparkToro is an audience research platform that helps marketers find their prospective customers’ main sources of influence. Developing a social media following.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 10, 2012

by Bill Lee, author of “ The Hidden Wealth of Customers: Realizing the Untapped Value of Your Most Important Asset “. Brilliant ad agencies and clever marketing communications experts. No one can truly understand your customers or genuinely share their interests unless she is a customer herself. That’s right.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 22, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Should You Invest $1 Into Customer Service Or Marketing? Should You Invest $1 Into Customer Service Or Marketing? – [link]. – [link]. image credit: RÑ”RÑ”.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2013

As I visit the websites of many startups, as well as more mature businesses, I still too often see a “contact” page offering nothing but a sterile form for customers to submit, never to be heard from again. Social media connections, if they exist, are buried elsewhere or reserved for monitoring purposes only.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2021

social media. In 2021, optimism on investing in social media has returned. It’s enough to see the rapid adoption of new social platforms from Signal in messaging to Clubhouse’s $1 billion valuation in less than a year. Social is a big driver for commerce. credit App Annie. Immersive ar/vr/xr.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2012

As I visit the websites of many startups, as well as more mature businesses, I still too often see a “contact” page offering nothing but a sterile form for customers to submit, never to be heard from again. Social media connections, if they exist, are buried elsewhere or reserved for monitoring purposes only.

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Social Media Media Customer Viral 228

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

Technical Review 252

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2022

Isn’t it frustrating to think you finally understand something in business, like marketing with social media, only to realize that the landscape changed while you were looking at other priorities? In a classic book on social media by Jim Tobin, “ Earn It. Where are the young social media users going?

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Social Media Media Viral Audience 352

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 22, 2012

by Bill Lee, author of “ The Hidden Wealth of Customers: Realizing the Untapped Value of Your Most Important Asset “ Harnessing the power of references and referrals seems like an obvious win. What could make more sense than to leverage the enthusiasm of happy customers to convince buyers that they need your products and services?

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Providing exceptional customer service has long been seen as a competitive advantage. Social media, mobile technologies and altering demographics present businesses of every size with tremendous opportunities. When a customer feels that his/her business is welcomed, appreciated and valued, the result will be repeat business.

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Customer Retention Social Media Technical Review 154

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! More fun ads in the Social Media & Marketing section below. Lesson for all on social networks: Spirit Airlines hit with $50K fine over deceptive Tweets – [link].

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2017

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Authority – the guiding light. Authority – the guiding light.

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Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 137

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too busy.” According to a study of 1700 CEOs last year, only 60% of companies today use social media for marketing, and only 12% of those feel that they are using it effectively.

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Social Media Media Social Network Viral 267

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 5, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Good suggestions on handling customer service questions and issues – [link]. Mark Cuban on Why You Should Never Listen to Your Customers – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

From 2010 to 2012, the percentage of Americans following brands on social media jumped from 16 percent to 33 percent. That’s a significant increase, but it also means two-thirds of local social networkers aren’t following brands. It needs to charm and create relationships with customers to inspire spending.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 21, 2022

There will be people, especially from the crypto community, that disagree with us on this one. Crypto projects like BAYC have successfully created a new social network, transportable to any other social platform, yet exclusive with real-life benefits. Community driven Economies. It became a social status symbol.

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Startup Community Social Network Portfolio 187

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Isn’t it frustrating to think you finally understand something in business, like marketing with social media, only to realize that the landscape changed while you were looking at other priorities? In a classic book on social media by Jim Tobin, “ Earn It. Where are the young social media users going?

Social Media 161

Social Media Media Viral Audience 161

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 31, 2014

Why Social Media is a Must for all Companies written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. While younger demographic groups are higher users, all ages are on social media. Social media is all around us and has become a daily part of people’s lives.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Isn’t it frustrating to think you understand something new in business, like marketing with social media, only to realize that the landscape changed while you were looking at other priorities? Don’t Buy It ,” which asserts that “earned” social engagement drives far better business results than paid social exposure.

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Social Media Media Marketing United States 251

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

A few years ago social networks boomed, causing changes in the way people socialize, but also how companies approached marketing. We have seen major social networks like MySpace, Friendster or Orkut closed and others like Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIN transform our habits on the internet. Community Manager.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 30, 2022

Businesspeople have discovered that digital communications are effective since they have learned to interact and communicate digitally. In fact, connecting with customers and prospects is one of the most difficult tasks facing business leaders today. 8- Prioritize social commerce. 4- Move online.

Entrepreneur 125

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Marked by their brevity and exclusivity, limited-time offers and flash sales are time-sensitive promotions that create a sense of urgency and excitement among customers. These techniques are primarily employed to stimulate immediate customer action, and they do so by leveraging the psychological principles of scarcity and urgency.

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Flash Sales Campaign Social Media 147

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

This is a software distribution and pricing model in which new applications are hosted by a service provider and made available to customers over a network, rather than requiring customer hardware. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. Gamification.

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Technology Social Media Cloud Retention 334

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

I feel like “conversion rate optimization” is in 2013 what “social media marketing” was in 2009. The most common mistake startups make is assuming they can operate the same way big companies do, and expect success with little to no feedback from potential customers. This is a customer development problem.

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Customer Development Conversion Developer Customer 126

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

You need to establish good relations with your customers in order to generate more sales and social media is the best place to find and attract new audiences. One of the biggest advantages that social media offers is you can reach a lot of audiences and increase your sales without spending a lot of money.

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Social Media Media Sales Audience 114

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success.

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Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 261

Brandanew

MAY 25, 2016

Social media like most other fields is full of terminology that sometimes you’re even embarrassed to be asking about, because these are used so much. Not knowing the meaning of a few unique social media terms can hinder your very understanding of the issues you face. 10 Social Media Terms That You Must Know!

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Social Media Media Social Network Campaign 113

Brandanew

AUGUST 22, 2016

The Social Trends Show where we meet social experts, brand owners, bloggers and all sorts of creatives got a high degree of ultra cool recently. Now Meera incidentally, also wears another hat of being the social media guru at Zoho. But she wears several hats and in one avatar, she’s the social media guru at Zoho.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Start social networking with peers.

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Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 222

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 21, 2013

This guide is intended to ensure that your small business doesn’t miss out on any of the customers who can be reached by a thorough marketing campaign: Digital. If you choose not to hire a professional web developer for your site design, consider some of the business websites that you have visited as a customer.

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Marketing Startup Technical Review Viral 153

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2021

Yet, these days, I am seeing overwhelming evidence that customer buying decisions, especially with consumers, are often based on emotional and psychological factors , including passions from others, your experience, and social relationships. Nurture relationships with popular social influencers.

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Customer Social Media Dividend Technical Review 432